Since the current liability bill (AB 1296) expires in January, skateparks everywhere - not just in California -could have closed without new legislation. (Full Article) Search (Categorized under Skatepark News)

Tony Hawk and BMXer Mat Hoffman are scheduled to be on hand for the press and registered attendees of the first Launch! National Skatepark Expo, on Jan. 28 and 29, 2003. (Full Article) Search (Categorized under 2003 Archive)

A career- and education-oriented interview with the founder of Skatepark.org. "According to America Sports Data, there are currently 9.3 million skateboarders under the age of 18." (Full Article) Search (Categorized under Skatepark News)

This article, reprinted from Florida's Saint Petersburg Times, gives a little insight into the planning and implementation of a local skatepark in Dade City, in part using fingerboards and miniature versions of the ramps. (Full Article) Search (Categorized under Skatepark News)

"This site serves as a resource for everyone involved in the process of getting a publicskatepark built, and generally promoting skateboarding." www.skatepark.org SearchRelated (Categorized under Design/Consultation/Construction)

A skatepark information packet for towns and cities, and an advisory board. Their mission is "to educate, inform and raise public awareness in all areas of skating and biking." www.spausa.org SearchRelated (Categorized under Skateboard Associations, Skateparks)